Allows for real time collaboration and sharing of documents. Also includes google forms, which can be used for surveys, quizzes, or any form of feedback.
create, analyze, remember
GeoGebra is a dynamic graphing software system that allows students to do many geometric and algebraic investigations.
The GeoGebra site also has a wiki where teachers upload their lessons they have created using GeoGebra.
It is free to download, or can be used as a web-based program if your school doesn't allow downloading without admin rights.
create, analyze
Created by teachers, this is a place were teachers can upload and share lessons - to connect, create, collaborate and change the classroom.
(Professional development)
Three months ago, this would have been a link to google Reader, but as of July 1, google is shutting Reader down, so I found a new RSS feed. I was able to import all my previous subscriptions with the click of ONE button, and know I will be able to continue to follow my favorite blogs with the sign in to feedly.
For those not familiar with an RSS feed, it takes all the blogs or sites that you might follow, and puts all the updates together in one place. Now you don't have to go searching all your favorite blogs to see if they are updated, they come to you!
(Professional development)
Put your files in dropbox and access it from computers, phones, or tablets. You can also use dropbox to share files with others.
(Collaboration - professional development)
Allows users to create and share videos important to their life.
Create
Poll Everywhere is free for audiences with less than 40 people. It is a voting system in which the voter uses their phone to send a text message to vote.
Remembering, Understanding
Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest stories, ideas, opinions and news about what you find interesting. Simply find the accounts you find most compelling and follow the conversations.
(Professional development)
Educreations is a global community where anyone can teach what they know and learn what they don't. You can create video tutorials to share with your students, or your students could create videos to share with you.
Create
SchoolTube.com is the nation's largest K-12 moderated video sharing platform, specifically designed for students and educators. This is a safe place to share videos with students.
Part I: 21st Century Learners
My Prezi:
Links for defining 21st Century Learners & Learning:
The 4 C's of 21st century learning
Definitions of 21st century learning from experts in the field
9 characteristics of 21st century learning
Overview of 21st century education
Partnership for 21st Century Learning
Interesting Read on what 21st century learning is and is not
21st Century Learning Videos:
Part II: Top 10 Web 2.0 Tools
The GeoGebra site also has a wiki where teachers upload their lessons they have created using GeoGebra.
It is free to download, or can be used as a web-based program if your school doesn't allow downloading without admin rights.
For those not familiar with an RSS feed, it takes all the blogs or sites that you might follow, and puts all the updates together in one place. Now you don't have to go searching all your favorite blogs to see if they are updated, they come to you!
SchoolTube.com is the nation's largest K-12 moderated video sharing platform, specifically designed for students and educators. This is a safe place to share videos with students.
Part III: Implementation Plan